It could be that it's to help reduce load that would otherwise lead to a form of ddos attacking. The strategy is typically referred to as an Application Layer DDoS attack, specifically known as an HTTP Flood or Layer 7 (L7) DDoS attack.
I figured that site admins saw evidence of this and placed the limit prophylactically. It makes sense that the site would be attacked at this point in time.
It could be that it's to help reduce load that would otherwise lead to a form of ddos attacking. The strategy is typically referred to as an Application Layer DDoS attack, specifically known as an HTTP Flood or Layer 7 (L7) DDoS attack.
I figured that site admins saw evidence of this and placed the limit prophylactically. It makes sense that the site would be attacked at this point in time.